Goslings Black Seal Rum 70cl. ABV 40% Alcohol-Premium Dark Rum from Bermuda.

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The Goslings Black Seal Rum is the star of the show, and it adds a rich, full-bodied flavor to the cocktail. Taking a whiff from the glass, the spirit smells pretty much exactly like you’d expect from a good rum. The black rum is poured gently over the ginger beer to create a layered effect that resembles dark clouds looming over the sea.

It is usually served in a hurricane glass and is perfect for those who want to feel like they are on a tropical vacation. He didn’t exactly make it that far, though — the charter for this ship he was sailing on expired, and as a result they landed in Bermuda instead. The Cherry Herring adds a fruity sweetness to the drink, while the sherry and bitters give it a complex, bitter edge. If you're a fan of rum cocktails, you'll definitely want to try the "Cherry Seal" made with Goslings Black Seal Rum. As Goslings continues to innovate and look toward the future, it stands firmly rooted in its long history and tradition and continues to focus on making affordable, high-quality rum that can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or mixed into your favorite drink.Brown spirits have been on a meteoric rise in popularity over the past decade, fueled by the explosive growth of bourbon. Goslings plays an important role with the bartender community, which has embraced the Black Seal rum (and its lighter sibling, Gold Seal) as a spirit that can be used in many different types of cocktails, including tiki classics like the Jungle Bird and the Mai Tai. I’m a little sad that this no longer comes in a secondhand champagne bottle with a black wax sealed stopper (and this honestly feels like a missed marketing opportunity). The name was said to have originated when an old fisherman, observed that the drink was the “color of a cloud only a fool or dead man would sail under”.

Goslings is now working on some other limited-release bottlings, like a special barrel-finished rum. When poured carefully, the rum will float atop the ginger beer, creating an overcast look similar to a stormy sky. Known for its rich, complex flavor and smooth finish, Goslings Rum is a must-have ingredient in any bar. These days, he shifted his focus to teaching people how they can make unique cocktails in the comforts of their own homes. The company started formulating their own rum in the 1860s, creating a dark, well-aged rum that was primarily sold in casks.So, if you're looking for a fun and tasty cocktail to impress your guests, the Bermuda Rum Swizzle Cocktail is definitely worth a try. These days, the bottle is much more standard issue: straight walls on a round body, a smooth taper at the shoulder, and a short-ish length neck. The spicy notes of brown sugar and cinnamon that it brings to a drink are unmistakable and could not come from any other rum out there. If you ask someone to think of a tropical cocktail recipe, they’ll probably name any number of fruity and colorful rum drinks, like a Daiquiri or a Sex on the Beach—but there’s one tropical rum cocktail that is rich and a little more brooding than its mixed-drink relatives: the Dark ‘N’ Stormy.